what is the most responsible for the changes of the seasons on earth?
Tilt of earth on its axis
How long does it take for the moon to orbit Earth?
27-30 days
Which planet is closest to the sun?
Mercury
Earth makes a complete revolution around the sun once every....
year
List the full order of all 8 planets...
Mercury, venus, earth, mar, jupiter, saturn, uranus, neptune
The time between today's sunrise and tomorrow's sunrise would be about...
24 hours
Why does the moon appear bright at night?
It reflects the sunlight
The 4 inner planets are...?
Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars
Rotation gives us...
Day and night
What is a gas giant planet?
A giant ball of gas with no defined surface
What would happen if Earth was not tilted?
There would not be seasons
False
What is a terrestrial planet?
A rocky planet with a defined surface
Revolution means that something...
moves AROUND an object
What is the correct format to write a hypothesis?
If....Then....
The motion of the Earth around the sun most affects the...
cycle of the seasons
The surface of the moon is made up of...
craters, highlands, and flat areas
Why is Pluto no longer a planet?
Small size and irregular orbit
The moon revolves around...
the earth
When the right side of the moon is lit up, what phase is it?
First quarter
Why is Earth different from all other planets?
It has liquid water and a breathable atmosphere
The four main moon phases are called...?
The 4 outer planets are...?
Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune
The rotation of the Earth on its axis causes...
days
The 7th planet from the sun...
Uranus